FIRE FIGHTING WORKS

SPECIFIC SPECIFICATIONS

1. MANUAL CALL POINTS

Scope
This section covers the requirements of manual call points (MCP) used in addressable
Intelligent fire alarm system.
Constructional requirements of:-
i. It is used to trigger a fire alarm manually, and should be suitable for connection to
the system loop technology. The alarm is raised by breaking the glass with the alarm
carrying on until a replacement glass panel is fitted or alarm to be made silent from
control panel. Suitable arrangement like scratching by a diamond bit shall be
incorporated in the frangible element.
ii. A micro switch within the units is held “off” by the edge of the glass when glass is
broken the switch is released and a signal is transmitted to control panel where the
alarm is raised. The glass is preferably plastic coated to eliminate the damage of
splinters causing injury.
iii. For testing without breaking the glass a test key, should be available so as to lower
or
remove the glass to release the micro switch. Full functional test is achieved
accordingly.
iv. Facility for reset/adjustment of manual call point alarm triggering.
v. The unit shall be made out of polycarbonate ABS blend with flame retardant & self
extinguishing properties or cast aluminum or ASA plastic or as per manufacturer
design and applicable standards.
vi. It shall preferably contain an integrated short circuit isolator which should ensure
that a fault is localized and that the loop continues to function fully in the event of a
wire break or a short circuit.
vii. The call box shall have suitable provision to knock out of termination of a 20mm
conduit. This shall also have suitable provision for being fixed on surface or semi
recessed in wall.
viii. The word 'FIRE' shall appear embossed in red color on the front.
ix. Acknowledgement LED displays –red for triggered alarm indication (flashing) and /
or maintenance evacuation.
x. Protective category shall be IP54 for indoors & IP65 for outdoors applications.
Installation Requirements
Same as given for conventional type system.